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James Johnston, M.D., professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, discussed the evolution of the department's Global Neurosurgery Program at the Society of Neurological Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting.

Jeffrey Blount, M.D., MPH, professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, presented on the evolution of transitional care for patients with spina bifida and the development of the UAB and Children’s of Alabama (COA) transition clinic model at the Society of Neurological Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting.

Jakub Godzik, M.D., MS, associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, discussed the future of spine care and the growing need for integrated and multidisciplinary systems designed to improve patient access, efficiency and coordination of care at the Society of Neurological Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting.

Nadine Bradley, pediatric neurosurgery nurse at Children’s of Alabama (COA), was recently selected as the winner of a 2026 Nursing Excellence Achievement Award.

Thirty-six members of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery have been recognized through the university’s annual Service Awards for their education, excellence and lasting contributions to UAB.

James Markert, M.D., MPH, James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, highlighted the growth, innovation and impact of the department at the Society of Neurological Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has implemented an innovative fast-track surgical evaluation program designed to improve access and efficiency for patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and epilepsy.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Satoru Osuka, M.D., Ph.D., was recently awarded a National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Foundation Young Investigator Award (YIA) for his project, “Tumor-Matrix-Binding TGF-β scFv to Suppress TGF-β Signaling in Recurrent Glioblastoma.”

As summer begins, a UAB neurosurgeon warns families about the dangers of diving in shallow water.

The UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery honored survivors of traumatic injury and their families, as well as first responders and healthcare professionals, at the third annual Heroes and Healers event on Friday, May 1, 2026.

A stroke is often thought of as a condition of adulthood, yet it remains a significant and underrecognized cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population.

New clinical services and specialty programs are expanding access to high-quality care in Birmingham and throughout Alabama.

UAB expert Elizabeth Liptrap, M.D., provides information on concussion safety and prevention while playing basketball. 

The clinical trial represents a major step forward in finding new solutions for people living with treatment-resistant depression. 

As winter illnesses circulate, UAB experts warn about the impact of untreated sinus infections.

UAB Neurosurgery and Trauma experts discuss the importance of taking precautions when decorating this holiday season.

New research co-led by the UAB School of Public Health could reshape treatment guidelines for asymptomatic carotid stenosis, a condition caused by a buildup of plaque in arteries that carry blood to the brain.

More than two years ago, 19-year-old Grayson Pope was fleeing a pop-up storm while playing golf with friends when a large tree collapsed on his golf cart. He suffered hundreds of brain bleeds, brain stem damage and swelling on his brain.

Fall sports are in full swing, and it is important to prioritize the safety of young athletes by being informed on ways to minimize the risk of concussions and next steps if one occurs.

After a motorcycle accident, Kristen Davison had a traumatic brain injury that involved facial fractures and bleeding in and around the brain.

Mahmood Abdul Gahni, Danny Lee and Tim Walker are the first 2025 honorees in the UAB Shared Values in Action Program. Nominations for second-quarter honorees are open through April 16.

Fothergill at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under ArmourOn March 23, 2025, professional angler Easton Fothergill reeled in a record-breaking win at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour—just 19 months after undergoing emergency brain surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital.

Members of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, the Global Alliance for Prevention of Spina Bifida (GAPSBiF) and the UAB mission:brain chapter recently came together with March of Dimes to advocate for a bill that could address a significant health disparity in Alabama’s Hispanic community.

Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, recently graduated from the spring 2025 cohort of UAB Medicine’s Leading Advancing Developing (LEAD) program.

The twelfth annual Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K and Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 17, at Railroad Park in Homewood, Alabama.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Neurosurgery Leadership Council (NLC) has elected new officers, with Jacquelyn “Jacque” Shaia, J.D., Ph.D., (pictured)  serving as president and Diane Fisher as secretary.

Danny Lee, clinical research administrator II in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, has been named a 2025 honoree for the UAB Values in Action Program (VIP).

Twenty employees in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery have been recognized for their dedication and commitment as part of the university’s annual Service Awards program.

Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery and assistant program director at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, has reached a significant milestone with her 50th study published on PubMed.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery proudly celebrates Thank a Resident Day, recognizing the dedication, hard work and sacrifices of our neurosurgical residents.